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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.86, 788.17 and 236.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.86, 788.17 and 236.69 is: 354.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.86 : 788.17 = 236.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.86/788.17 = 236.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.86x = 788.17 × 236.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.86x = 186,551.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,551.96/525.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.76

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